1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, both 1967 Marcos 1600 and 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus weights approximately 75 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Marcos 1600 | 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Marcos | Morgan |
Model | 1600 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1652 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 174 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |